How to Tie an Ascot... Fancypants

The Esquire fashion director will now congratulate you on your day cravat, and illustrate the proper method

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I've recently grown weary of tying ties and had some ascots made. What's the proper method of tying them?

— Hugh L. White IV, Kingsport, Tenn.

It's not every day one reads "I've recently had some ascots made." Bravo! Here's the most convenient way of tying the ascot, or day cravat, as it was once known, and check back next month* for tutorials on the Lavallière and the Steinkirk.